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Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

Synopsis

The true and forgotten story of Violet Gibson, daughter of the Lord Chancellor to Ireland, who shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini at point-blank range as she faced a Fascist mob in Rome in 1926. The film looks at how she almost changed the course of history and the enormous personal price she paid.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kevin de la Isla O'Neill, Barrie Dowdall
Screenplay & Story
Siobhan Lynam, Barrie Dowdall, Kevin de la Isla O'Neill
Original Title
Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
Country of Origin
Ireland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Ned Kelly Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kevin de la Isla O'Neill, Barrie Dowdall

Screenplay & Story

Siobhan Lynam, Barrie Dowdall, Kevin de la Isla O'Neill

Department Leadership Roster

Kevin de la Isla O'Neill

Director

Barrie Dowdall

Director

Siobhan Lynam

Writer

Barrie Dowdall

Writer

Kevin de la Isla O'Neill

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini about?

The true and forgotten story of Violet Gibson, daughter of the Lord Chancellor to Ireland, who shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini at point-blank range as she faced a Fascist mob in Rome in 1926. The film looks at how she almost changed the course of history and the enormous personal price she paid.

Who directed Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini?

Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini was directed by Kevin de la Isla O'Neill, Barrie Dowdall.

Who stars in Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini?

The principal cast of Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini includes Olwen Fouéré, Paraic Cullen, Siobhan Lynam, Ciaran McGlynn, Laura Kelly.

When was Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini released and how long is it?

Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.